Coriander Seeds 50g

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Coriander Seeds 50g

General DescriptionCoriander is the seed of Coriandrum sativum, a plant in the parsley family. The seed is globular and almost round, brown to yellow red, and 1/5 inch in diameter with alternating straight and wavy ridges. Geographical SourcesCoriander comes from Morocco and Romania. Traditional Ethnic UsesCoriander is used in Indian curries, gin, American cigarettes, and sausages. Taste and AromaCoriander has a mild, distinctive taste similar to a blend of lemon and sage. History/Region of OriginCoriander is probably one of the first spices used by mankind, having been known as early as 5000 BC. Sanskrit writings dating from about 1500 BC also spoke of it. In the Old Testament manna" is described as "white like Coriander Seed." (Exodus 16:31) The Romans spread it throughout Europe and it was one of the first spices to arrive in America.